Musselburgh

Travel Guide

Photo by Jock Watson
Photo by Jock Watson
Photo by Jock Watson
Photo by Sharon Dutton
Photo by Sharon Dutton

Where to stay in Musselburgh

Newcraighall

Newcraighall might not have many top sights, but Portobello Beach and Musselburgh Racecourse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Newcraighall
YOTEL Edinburgh
YOTEL Edinburgh
4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$263 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
S$263
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,251 reviews)
"Hotel is great location away from the hustle and bustle but still within easy access to everything. Friendly staff and spotless and spacious rooms premium queen"

Reviewed on 8 Jun, 2025

YOTEL Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is S$319 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
S$319
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,902 reviews)
"Above average hotel, great food, friendly people, very decent everything"

Reviewed on 7 Jun, 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
3 out of 5
77 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is S$253 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
S$253
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,491 reviews)
"Staying in Old Town Edinburgh will be enhanced by staying at ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge. You will be in the center of the Royal Mile with access to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Edinburg Castle with all the shops and restaurants in between. The friendliness of the staff and smiles at anytime ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jun, 2025

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
4 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,094 reviews)
"Accesible to all amenities"

Reviewed on 7 Jun, 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street
Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street
3 out of 5
74 - 77 Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,077 reviews)
"Excellent room and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 8 Jun, 2025

Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street
Cheval Old Town Chambers
Cheval Old Town Chambers
5 out of 5
Royal Mile, 329 High Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,077 reviews)
"Location of our hotel was perfect, in the centre of the Royal Mile. Even though we faced the street, in was quiet. The church bell was silent between 10pm -7am. Staff were wonderful and very attentive. A few deficiencies... because storage is so tight, c couple of coat hooks at the entry would be ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jun, 2025

Cheval Old Town Chambers
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Musselburgh

4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 27%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 23%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Known as The Honest Town, clean, historic, friendly locals and a lovely harbour area.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice town, reasonable amount of shops and lovely river walks

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

There is an ice cream shop in town centre always busy, well worth a visit.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

There is no taxi rank at the train station. 3min walk to a bus stop which took us straight into town outside the hotel in no more than 10 minutes. Local couple helped with bus and driver was amazing. Went into Edinburgh by cab approx £20

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Musselburgh is a relatively quiet coastal town. There are a number of shop , restaurants, pubs. Good location as a base for exploring area.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Excellent access to Edinburgh city centre, couple of local good eateries